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About

Budshead ward lies in the northwest of Plymouth, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with schools and community facilities serving its population. It contains the northern sections of the Tamerton Foliot and Crownhill districts, offering a mix of suburban living and accessible green spaces like Ham Woods for walking.

A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary and St. John in Tamerton Foliot, set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the A38 Parkway, providing a major transport route, while the River Tavy marks part of its western boundary. This creates a distinct edge between the city's urban spread and the surrounding Devon countryside.

Area overview

On average Budshead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Budshead is £48,429 per year. There are 7 schools in Budshead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Budshead is home to around 13,256 people, with a population density of about 2,889.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Budshead Population
13,256
Population density
2,889.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.72(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(+32%)
Shoplifting
6.79(+2%)
Other theft
5.58(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,173
91.83%
Other White
381
2.87%
African
166
1.25%
Other Asian
80
0.6%
Indian
68
0.51%
Total population: 13,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,662
25.2%
No qualifications
2,031
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,993
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,615
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,565

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
28.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,535
26.59%
Other social rented
954
16.53%
Social rents from council
732
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
10.62%
Total households: 5,773

Property prices in Budshead

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £747,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£437,498
Flats24£126,750
Semi-Detached34£238,998
Terraced60£190,000

10 years median price trend in Budshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

All postcodes in Budshead

PL54DF

Budshead Road

PL65BR

Maristow Close

PL65DJ

Tailyour Road

PL65DU

Budshead Road

PL65HZ

The Arbour

PL68AG

Delgany Villas

PL54LW

Lake View Drive

PL54AL

Thompson Road

PL54HD

Brentford Avenue

PL54HT

Taunton Avenue

PL54JL

Winchester Gardens

PL65EQ

Charlton Crescent

PL66AN

Moorland View

PL65EL

Budshead

PL54ES

Taunton Avenue

PL65FR

Berkeley Square

PL66BQ

Upland Drive

PL54AX

Bodmin Road

PL65DT

Budshead

PL54EA

Bodmin Road

PL54EU

Shrewsbury Road

PL66BA

Dunraven Drive

PL54AS

Bodmin Road

PL54DH

Budshead Road

PL54AE

Lancaster Gardens

PL54BD

Warwick Avenue

PL54DZ

Bodmin Road

PL54HR

Taunton Avenue

PL54LA

Truro Drive

PL54LX

Lake View Close

PL65HE

Grasmere Close

PL68AH

Delgany Drive

PL65EJ

Tavistock Road

PL54EX

Shrewsbury Road

PL66AT

Dunraven Drive

PL53FA

Berwick Avenue

PL65BX

Crownhill Fort Road

PL65EN

Smallack Close

PL65HL

Leatfield Drive

PL53BU

Elgin Crescent

PL53TH

Kirkwall Road

PL54BA

Dorchester Avenue

PL65JD

Looseleigh Lane

PL53TE

Kirkwall Road

PL54AA

Lancaster Gardens

PL54DA

Budshead Road

PL54DS

Budshead Road

PL54HZ

Taunton Avenue

PL54JP

Milford Lane

PL65BY

Kingsway Gardens

PL65DW

Hunter Close

PL66AR

Dunraven Drive

PL53BT

Elgin Crescent

PL54EW

Taunton Avenue

PL65DH

Tailyour Road

PL68DR

Honeyford Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.